Good morning,

I feel particularly connected to y’all today because it’s also raining in the UK. Not as bad as it is in HK but not particular good either. It’s also pretty cold and got me the sniffles (or COVID, who knows), but that’s not nearly as bad as the absolute heat of Hong Kong.

And the typhoon.

Be back when the weather is more reasonable.

— Cyril

On Today’s Tide

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Behind the paywall:

1. 25th Anniversary |

   • John Lee officially becomes CE; starts social media accounts

   • One Country, Two Systems can stay - President Xi

2. COVID

3. Weather | It’s very rainy

4. Events

5. Culture | Hong Kong Palace Museum Opens today

6. Insights | Ex-Amcham President Tara Strong on the 25th Anniversary